The Department of Commerce has developed guidance to assist in the updating of comprehensive plans and development regulations required for local governments planning under the Growth Management Act. While directed at those communities, other local governments will find these useful as well in planning for their future.
Periodic Update
This page is dedicated to the Growth Management Act Periodic Update. We post checklists, guidance documents and other GMA related support materials here on a regular basis to help local governments with their reviews
Capital Facilities Planning
Capital facilities plans […]
Civilian-Military Land Use Compatibility
Growth Management Services supports civilian-military communication in local planning as a critical means of identifying community and military interests in future land-use development.
Dash Point and Browns Point Incorporation Study
In 2024, the Legislature […]
Defense Community Compatibility Account (DCCA)
The 2019 Legislature crea […]
GMA Laws and Rules
The Washington State Grow […]
GMA Grants
Growth Management Services often has opportunities to fund community planning and development. This page contains information on open grants and current funding cycles for local governments.
GMS Mediation Services
The GMS Mediation Service […]
Local Project Review
The Local Project Review […]
Transportation Planning
The Growth Management Act […]